<div id="readability-page-1">  <p><time datetime="2026-04-03T15:00:00+01:00">    Friday 03 April 2026 3:00 pm  </time>      <span> | </span><span> Updated: </span>   <time datetime="2026-04-02T11:37:16+01:00">    Thursday 02 April 2026 11:37 am  </time></p>         <div>                                                                                                                 Add as a preferred        source on Google                        </div>    <figure>    <div>       </div> <img width="742" height="495" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.cityam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1-1.png/query-dz03NDI?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.cityam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1-1.png/query-dz03NDI"/>  <figcaption>School of Hard Knocks and backers Investec have celebrated its spring tournament</figcaption> </figure> <p>Around 350 boys and girls used rugby to test their teamwork, resilience and determination as the School of Hard Knocks celebrated its latest Eton Manor RFC spring tournament.</p><p>The two-day event, backed by international bank and wealth manager Investec, saw students joined by Red Roses legend Shaunagh Brown and the president of English rugby’s governing body as teams played.</p><p>School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) aims to use competitive sport to help young people build on important life skills.</p><p>Deborah Griffin OBE, president of the Rugby Football Union, said: “You don’t change a young person’s life in a single moment – you do it through consistent support and opportunities like this.</p><p>“What SOHK and Investec are doing together is giving young people the chance to see what they’re capable of, and that is hugely powerful.”</p><h2 id="h-school-of-hard-knocks-success">School of Hard Knocks success</h2><p>Investec, the title sponsor of the European Champions Cup, took their iconic zebra to the Eton Manor RFU site and continues to back School of Hard Knocks in their work to help young people seek to achieve their potential and grow as individuals.</p><p>Head of fundraising at School of Hard Knocks, Francesca Keynton, said: “Opportunities like this would not be possible without Investec’s ongoing support.</p><p>“They aren’t just sponsoring a tournament; they are helping fund the consistent, expert intervention required to support young people living through hardship and deprivation.”</p><p>According to School of Hard Knocks data, young people on the programme have seen increased self-awareness since working with the charity.</p><p>Over 90 per cent of those who take part have said they have been able to build more positive relationships with others, while nearly 90 per cent say they have improved their self-awareness.</p><p>Over 80 per cent insist they have been able to manage their emotions better.</p><p>For more information on School of Hard Knocks and their upcoming events, click here</p> </div>

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<p>由 Investec 支持的 “艰难学校” 在 Eton Manor RFC 庆祝了其春季橄榄球锦标赛，约有 350 名参与者。此次活动旨在培养年轻人的团队合作精神和韧性，著名人物 Shaunagh Brown 也出席了活动。Deborah Griffin OBE 强调了对青年发展的持续支持的重要性。Investec 的赞助不仅为锦标赛提供资金，还为面临困难的年轻人提供必要的支持，从而提高参与者的自我意识和情绪管理能力</p>

硬汉学校与 Investec 共同庆祝春季橄榄球锦标赛